CU-led study of smoking twins points to growing influence of genetic factors

Nov. 16, 2011

A new study of twins led by the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ shows that today's smokers are more strongly influenced by genetic factors than in the past and that the influence makes it more difficult for them to quit.

Preparation is key to stretching holiday shopping dollar, CU professor says

Nov. 15, 2011

Consumers should take the time to prepare themselves by researching prices and quality before they hit the stores or Internet this holiday shopping season, according to ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Professor Donald Lichtenstein.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ law professors can comment on Supreme Court's decision to hear challenge to health care legislation

Nov. 14, 2011

Richard Collins, professor of law at the CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Law School, is an expert in constitutional law. He can be reached at 303-492-5493 or Richard.collins@colorado.edu .

Ancient bronze artifact from East Asia unearthed at Alaska archaeology site

Nov. 14, 2011

A team of researchers led by the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ has discovered the first prehistoric bronze artifact made from a cast ever found in Alaska, a small, buckle-like object found in an ancient Eskimo dwelling and which likely originated in East Asia.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ professor awarded Ireland's top science prize

Nov. 3, 2011

ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Distinguished Professor Margaret Murnane has been awarded Ireland's top science award, the RDS Irish Times Boyle Medal for Scientific Excellence, for her pioneering work that has transformed the field of ultrafast laser and X-ray science.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ python study may have implications for human heart health

Oct. 27, 2011

A surprising new ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ study shows that huge amounts of fatty acids circulating in the bloodstreams of feeding pythons promote healthy heart growth, results that may have implications for treating human heart disease.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ students to host 'Spacevision' conference Oct. 27-30, featuring Bill Nye, industry leaders

Oct. 24, 2011

Aerospace engineering students at the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ will host the annual Students for the Exploration and Development of Space conference, SpaceVision 2011, in ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Oct. 27-30.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ aims to boost technology workforce with more women in computer science

Oct. 24, 2011

The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ today announced that it has implemented several new programs over the past three years designed to make computer science more female-friendly, with the larger goal of increasing the number of women employed in technology roles nationwide.

UCCS, CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ to lead electric vehicle development studies

Oct. 17, 2011

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ faculty will join with University of Colorado Colorado Springs faculty to teach courses in the design and implementation of electric vehicle drivetrains to new and retraining engineers.

Magnetic attraction: NIST/CU microchip demonstrates concept of 'MRAM for Biomolecules'

Oct. 17, 2011

Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ (CU) have developed a low-power microchip that uses a combination of microfluidics and magnetic switches to trap and transport magnetic beads. The novel transport chip may have applications in biotechnology and medical diagnostics.

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